This Mediterranean parsley salad is a great addition to any summer menu. It’s light, refreshing, and easy to put together. There is such a great combination of ingredients that makes this salad tasty and beautiful. In this salad, parsley takes center stage. It is not the forgotten herb relegated to the secondary role of garnish….
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Turkish Orange and Onion Salad
Click to PIN this recipe for later! This Turkish orange and onion salad is a great addition to any summer menu. It’s light, refreshing, and a nice deviation from the usual greens. It also lacks the usual heavy or processed dressings. The simple dressing of olive oil, and herbs doesn’t overshadow the sweetness of the…
Arroz con Gandules
Arroz con Gandules is a Puerto Rican favorite and the accompaniment to many meals. However, it is also popular in other Latin American countries. As an added plus, arroz con gandules goes amazingly well with bistec encebollado. Gandules or Guandu depending on where you are from, are a small roundish bean that grows in a…
Aioli – Homemade Garlic Mayonnaise
Move over Hellman’s, here comes aioli! My all time favorite way to eat aioli is to use it as a dip with fried yuca, but that’s just my Latin American taste. Aioli is an emulsion made with eggs, olive oil and garlic. It is typical of Provence, and is also common to the cuisine of Catalonia…
Naan: Grilled Flat Bread from India
Naan is a flatbread original to Northern India. One could say that it is a close cousin to pita bread. Naan is also prevalent in Central and South Asia where it is traditionally served as an accompaniment to stews. The history of naan can be traced to the 14th century, making it younger than its Middle…
Spaetzle Recipe
Spaetzles are a German egg noodle or small dumpling which are simple to make and can be frozen for later use. They are a great complement to a beef, pork roast, chicken, and can be eaten plain. You can toss in some onions sautéed with bacon or serve with an onion soup broth too. Besides…
